Christian Stewardship (1 Corinthians 16)

I. Stewardship of Giving (1 Corinthians 16:1-4; Romans 15:25-27; Galatians 2:10; Acts 2:41-47; Acts 11:27-30; Acts 7:21-25)

1. A part of worship (Philippians 4:18)
2. Systematic and consistent giving (1 Corinthians 16:2)
3. Planned and purposeful giving (2 Corinthians 9:7; Proverbs 3:9-10)
4. Proportionate and sacrificial giving (1 Corinthians 16:2; Numbers 18:21-24; Leviticus 27:30-33; Numbers 18:26-28; Deuteronomy 14:22-27; Deuteronomy 14:28-29; Deuteronomy 26:12-15; 2 Corinthians 8:9)
5. Honest and sincere giving (2 Corinthians 8:16-24)

II. Stewardship of Opportunities (1 Corinthians 16:5-9)

1. Paul’s plan for future travel and ministry (Epheisans 5:15-16; 1 Corinthians 16:5-7; James 4:13-17; 2 Corinthians 1:15-16; 2 Corinthians 2:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:5; Proverbs 3:5-6)
2. Our decision may not always be God’s will (Acts 14:27; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3; Revelations 3:8; 1 Corinthians 15:32)

III. People Stewardship (1 Corinthians 16:10-24)

1. Timothy (1 Corinthians 16:10-11; 2 TImothy 1:5; 1 Timothy 1:2; Acts 16:1-5; Philippians 2:20-22; 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 5:23; 2 Timothy 1:4)
2. Apollos (2 Corinthians 16:12-14; Acts 18:24-28; 1 Corinthians 1:12; 1 Corinthians 3:4-8; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:1; 1 Corinthians 16:13)
3. Stephanus and household (1 Corinthians 16:15-16; 1 Corinthians 1:16)
4. Aquila and Priscilla (1 Corinthians 16:13; Acts 18:1-3; Acts 19:29-30; Acts 20:19)